Incline on 9th — Restaurant in Kansas City

I suggested HH at Incline for my group and unfortunately it's the 1st place we've decided not to venture to again. The server was helpful. The negative part started when I ordered the fried crab legs and being an avid crab lover, recognized I was served imitation Krab. I asked the server about this and he gave a look like "you got me!" and explained it was some type of "crab mix". It was literally a battered and fried imitation Krab stick. He took it off my bill. Some guy, I assume may have been the manager, came to our table and said "I see you weren't a fan of our fried crab." I retorted that it was not crab and he seemed to want to argue that it was. Not a good look seeing that nowhere on the menu does it specify imitation crab meat or a "mix" so that seems sketchy. The second issue was when I discovered a dead gnat in my drink. The staff took that off my bill as well and my server was very apologetic. I would have to say that overall my server was the reason for my 3 stars rating, should have been less considering. This is a fairly new place so I wouldn't expect these types of issues. Hopefully they find...

Incline on 9th is a cool, modern spot with a creative menu and bold flavors. We tried the Burger Off 9th and the Sloppy Ralph—both came piled high with generous portions of pork belly and were packed with rich, savory flavor. The pork belly was tender and crisped just right, adding an indulgent twist to both sandwiches.

We also ordered the fried rice, which was a surprising standout—well-seasoned, loaded with flavor, and a great complement to the heavier mains. For sides, we had the house-made chips and slaw. The chips were the clear winner—crispy, seasoned well, and perfect for snacking. The slaw, on the other hand, didn’t quite hit the mark and lacked the balance we were hoping for.

As for drinks, the Streamliner cocktail was a definite hit—refreshing, smooth, and well-crafted. It added a fun, sophisticated note to the meal.

Service was average—not bad, but nothing memorable. That said, the food and drink more than made up for it. With generous portions, bold flavors, and a laid-back vibe, Incline on 9th is worth checking out—especially if you're into creative takes on comfort food...

This was an amazing find for Valentine's Day! 💘

I love lamb but not everywhere gets it right but the lamb that was served last night was absolutely amazing it was laird with roasted potatoes and peppers and served with a delicious red wine sauce ! The stuffed salmon dish was a perfectly portioned light meal with delicious grilled vegetables. I am currently 6 months pregnant and really appreciate that this restaurant has a nice selection of non-alcoholic drinks to serve! The Fre N/A Chardonnay taste just like Chardonnay. The dessert options were not many but that's okay we were so full we only ate half the chocolate cake!

The service there was amazing. Everyone waate halfdly and the service there was amazing. I wish I remembered his name but he did a great job with menu selection, just the right amount of presence and personality to make the experience enjoyable but still have a romantic evening with your partner.

The atmosphere has a very chill laid back West Bottom feel.

Overall we had an amazing experience and I can't wait to try...